At Romanella, we bring the heart and soul of Cucina Romana to Bay Park — where every meal feels like a warm Italian gathering. From the moment you walk in, you’re welcomed with genuine hospitality and a vibrant neighborhood atmosphere that’s perfect for everything from casual Tuesday dinners to special weekend celebrations. Our menu celebrates authentic Roman flavors with thoughtfully-crafted pastas, Roman-style pizzas, house-made sauces, and classic Italian favorites meant to be shared and savored. Whether you’re joining us for lunch, dinner, or our daily happy hour, Romanella is where friends, families, and food lovers come together to enjoy exceptional food, delicious drinks, and memorable moments — right here in San Diego.
Established in 1974, The Godfather Restaurant continues to pursue both new and traditional culinary creations. Proudly run by Salvatore Ercolano, a well-known restauranteur in San Diego, he remains dedicated to honoring the restaurant’s beloved legacy of providing innovative dishes from Northern and Southern Italy.
The Godfather has been recognized as one of the Top 25 Best Restaurants in America by ZAGAT®, as well as receiving local awards including Best Italian Restaurant and Best San Diego Tradition from Ranch & Coast Magazine.
For a romantic dining experience like no other, discover one of San Diego’s most iconic traditions: The Godfather Restaurant.
These San Diego restaurants are still offering services for take-out, delivery, and gift card sales at this time. Complete profiles will be added to the site daily.
619 Spirits North Park
Al’s Café
Aladdin
Amuse
Anthony’s Fish Grotto
Azucar
Baba Coffee
Bankers Hill
Bay Park Fish Company
Beach City Smoothies
Bencotto
Bivouac Ciderworks
Board & Brew
Bread & Cie Bakery/Cafe
Bread & Cie. Bakery/Cafe
Bully’s East
Bunz Burger Joint
Cafe Athena
Cafe Coyote
Cafe Elysa
Café Virtuoso
Cali Comfort BBQ
Candor by Giuseppe
Cardellino
Catania
Catania
Cesarina
C’est Le Vie Bakery
Cheese Shop
CHIKO
Choice Juicery
Cicciotti’s Trattoria
Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers
Cori Pastificio Trattoria
Coyote’s
Crab Hut
Crest Cafe
Crest Cafe
Cross Street Chicken and Beer
Devils Dozen Donuts
Donna Jean
DZ Akins
Eddie V’s Prime Seafood
El Chingon, Havana 1920 & Meze Greek Fusion
El Indio Mexican Restaurant
Empanada Kitchen
Encinitas Fish Shop
Et Voilà ! French Bistro
Et Voilà! French Bistro
Extraordinary Desserts
Extraordinary Desserts
Farmer’s Table La Mesa
Fernside
Firehouse American Eatery
Flagship Cruises & Events
Garcia’s
Garden Kitchen
Gelato Love
Gonzo Ramen
Great Maple Hillcrest
Gregorio’s
Handel’s
Harumama
Hooked on Poke
Hooleys Public House
Il Dandy
International Smoke
Jay’s Gourmet
Jeune et Jolie
Karl Strauss 4S Ranch
Karl Strauss Anaheim
Karl Strauss Costa Mesa
Karl Strauss Downtown Carlsbad
Karl Strauss Downtown Los Angeles
Karl Strauss Downtown San Diego
Karl Strauss La Jolla
Karl Strauss Sorrento Mesa
Karl Strauss Temecula
Kettner Exchange
Knockout Burger
Knockout Pizza
Las Olas
Leucadia Pizzerfia
Little Frenchie
Lola’s Deli
Lolita’s Mexican Food
Lorna’s Italian Kitchen
Luna Grill
Matteo
Menya Ultra
NINE-TEN Restaurant
Norte’s Mexican
Not Not Tacos
Oak & Elixir
Oceanaire Seafood Room
Olive Cafe
Outback Steakhouse
Paradise Pizza
Parakeet Cafe
Park 101
Peohes
Phil’s BBQ
Pho Ca Dao Restaurant
Ponce’s Mexican Restaurant
Pop Pie Co
Pronto’s Gourmet
Roberto’s Mexican Food
Roberto’s Mexican Food
Rockin Baja Lobster
RoVino the Foodery
Rubio’s Coastal Grill
Rubio’s Restaurants
Rudford’s Restaurant
Ruth’s Chris Steak House
Sammy’s Woodfired Pizza
Sandwich Emporium
Sbicca
Señor Grubby’s
Shorehouse Kitchen
Siamo Napoli Restaurant
SOICHI
Soleluna Cafe
Song Hak – San Diego
Square Pizza Co
STK San Diego
Stone Brewing World Bistro and Gardens – Escondido
Stone Brewing World Bistro and Gardens – Liberty Station
Studio Diner
Sub Zero
Sugar and Scribe Bakery – Fine Food
Supannee House of Thai Restaurant & Catering
Taste Of Thai – Hillcrest
Taste of the Himalayas
Terra American Bistro
The Crack Shack
The Goods
The Lion’s Share
THE LOT La Jolla
The Mission
The Mission
The Rose Wine Bar
The Smoking Goat
Tuetano Taqueria
Underbelly North Park
Vigilucci’s Cucina
Vincents
Vistal Bar + Restaurant
Wayfarer Bread & Pastry
Yoshino’s
Zinqué – San Diego